Golf Tourism News
GolfSwitch launches new website
Online golfing website GolfSwitch has launched a sophisticated new website with a series of improvements including enhanced browsing options for the entire golfing community.
Jamaica’s Montego Bay leads the way for Caribbean golf
Jamaica’s golfing scene is guaranteed to impress even the most jaded golfing enthusiasts. Montego Bay is home to the country’s best courses, luring guests with the promise of rum punches under swaying palms with ravishing tropical backdrops.
Thailand golf tourism heads towards $US2 Billion
Led by growth from Australia and Europe, the value of foreign golf tourism to Thailand may reach $US2 billion in 2012 for the first time. The strength of Thai golf tourism will be acknowledged later at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony.
Thousands of sports fans set to descend on Royal St George’s for Open Championship
Thousands of golf enthusiasts from around the world are expected to make the pilgrimage to Royal St George’s in the south of England for the Open Championship over the next four days. Rory McIlroy – who won the US Open in June with a sensational 16-under-par – is the star attraction, with sports fans wondering if he can repeat the feat on the famous course.
France wins right to host 2018 Ryder Cup
France has won the rights to host the 2018 Ryder Cup, the first time the tournament will be held in the country. The 42nd edition of the biennial match will be staged at Le Golf National in Versailles, just outside Paris, which has been the venue for 18 of the last 20 French Open tournaments.